Events

Nonprofits play a pivotal role in the U.S., often providing essential community services or taking on vexing social challenges. During the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits stepped up in vital ways, even as they themselves faced an unprecedented period of challenge. Four years on, how are nonprofits faring? What challenges do they face? What do funders — … Continue reading What Funders Need to Know: The State of Nonprofits and Grantee Well-Being

Arts & Intersections Working Group meetings provide an ongoing look at the intersection of the arts and social justice, environmental justice, community health, youth development, and equitable workforce development. The Arts & Health research field has been well established in the United States for more than 40 years. Centers for arts and medicine/health exist at … Continue reading Arts & Intersections Funder Collaborative

During this meeting we will be diving into the Regional Plan Part 1, discussing issues and any potential edits. We will also discuss how philanthropy intersects with other priority industry sectors, how we can uplift those sectors, and how we should best collaborate with other sector working groups. California Jobs First is a $600 million … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (San Diego)

The Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is launching the Executive Grantmaker Fellowship (EGF), an 18-month offline and online fellowship to prepare today’s leader in environmental philanthropy, for tomorrow. The Fellowship will support participants to: Deepen connections amongst environmental grantmakers in leadership, to foster connection, collaboration and innovation Enhance capacity for impactful philanthropy, rooted in real time … Continue reading Executive Grantmakers Fellowship Info Session

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (Imperial Valley)

In this meeting we will generate comments on the Regional Plan Part 1, in best support of community needs. California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (San Diego)

Haawka/Hello! For the latest event in our Do the Work series, we invite you to join us at the Kumeyaay Community College Campus, nestled within the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, traditionally known as the village of Maatamo. Join us for an immersive experience where you'll hear from Kumeyaay artists and experts, dive into … Continue reading Do the Work: Kumeyaay Art & Expression

Join the Climate Funders’ Collaborative (Baja/Imperial/San Diego Region) for a network-wide gathering at the Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve in Mission Bay. We will participate in a walking tour with partners leading the ReWild Mission Bay Coalition, who have been advocating for a plan to enhance and restore the Bay’s natural wetlands for cleaner water, greater climate … Continue reading Climate Funder’s Collaborative: Coastal Resilience for San Diego County – Mission Bay and Beyond

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (Imperial Valley)

California Jobs First is a $600 million Regional Investment Initiative of the State of California to “create high-quality, accessible jobs and help build resilience to the effects of climate change and other global disruptions impacting the state’s diverse regional economies.” The Southern Border Coalition (Imperial and San Diego Counties) seeks to facilitate the development of … Continue reading California Jobs First: Philanthropic Sector Meeting (San Diego)

According to a report from National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP), since 2012 there has been an 11 percent shrinkage in philanthropic funding towards immigrant movement groups. While there was an uptick in rapid response funding between 2017-2018, this has not created the conditions for the long term sustainability of immigrant serving organizations. In a … Continue reading Building a Multi-Racial Democracy by Investing in Immigration and Refugee Movements Before, During, and After Elections

Elections are an essential expression of our democracy, and movement organizations play a crucial role in that democratic exercise by mobilizing their communities to have their voices heard at the ballot box. For funders, the All by April campaign was a clear call to action, highlighting the necessity of early and flexible support to allow … Continue reading 2024 Election Scenario Planning: Immigrant Justice SWOT for Philanthropy